Native Azaleas
Members of the Rhododendron family, Native azaleas are a spectacular addition to any garden. They range in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and white. See the wide variety we grow.
Rh. alabamense
The Alabama Azalea can grow 6-8ft tall; deciduous, white flowered with yellow blotch on upper part of flower tube; spring bloomer. Zone 7-9.
'Mary Brooke'
This selection of Rh. alabamense is a very nice pale yellow bloomer.
Rh. 'My Mary'
Rhododendron atlanticum x R. periclymenoides x R. austrinum. This is a beautiful yellow bloomer.
'Don's Variegated'
Rhododendron austrinum 'Don's Variegated' is an extremely nice selection. Big bright fragrant orange flowers with variegated foliage.
'Reagan'
Rhododendron austrinum 'Reagan' origin of original plant not known for certain. Flowers have more red coloration than other austrinums in our collection.
'Tiger'
Rhododendron austrinum x gibralter 'Tiger' is a wonderful selection made by the folks at Auburn University. It is an austrinum X Gibralter (Orange ruffles with yellow accents and mildew resistant) Blooms in spring, and appreciates partial shade.
'Claire'
Rhododendron canescens 'Claire' is a very nice pale pink selection. Fragrant blooms in March/April.
Rh. flammeum
Rhododendron flammeum (Oconee Azalea) grows 6-8ft. It is the best native azalea for the south. The flower color varies due to open pollination (salmon, pink, yellow orange or red) blooms in spring.
'Catherine'
a large flowered selection of R. alabamense. Very showy and fragrant. Typical white flower with yellow blotch.
Rh. arborescens
The Sweet Azalea is named for its sweet aroma. This deciduous species can grow from 8-20ft. The flowers are white to light pink and bloom in May-July.
Rh. austrinum
The Flame Azalea or Florida Flame Azalea can grow up to 10ft. It is a multi-stemmed deciduous azalea. It has beautiful orange-yellow fragrant spring flowers.
'Millie Mac'
Rhododendron austrinum 'Millie Mac' is a selection of wild austrinum from Escambia County, Alabama. The reddish-orange buds give way to fragrant vivid yellow flowers with white margins.
'Super Truss Pink'
Rhododendron austrinum 'Super Truss Pink' robust large-trussed flowers with creamy pink appearance.
Rh. canescens
Rhododendron canescens (Piedmont Azalea) grows 6-8ft. It has dark pink-white early spring flowers. They are open pollinated so shades of pink can vary. Deciduous. Plant in partial shade.
'Phlox Pink'
Rhododendron canescens 'Phlox Pink' is a popular dark to light pink canescens introduced by Aaron Varnadoe. The numerous blooms and large trusses make this azalea striking. Tolerates the heat and humidity of the deep south
'Elberta'
Rhododendron flammeum 'Elberta' has gorgeous peach colored flowers.
*All named varieties are grown from cuttings.
Un-named varieties are sometimes seed grown from open pollinated areas. On all seed grown plants, it must be recognized that some hybridization may occur.
Rh. atlanticum
The Coastal Azalea is a low growing deciduous species. Coastal Azalea has white flowers with pink accents that bloom in April. It is a stoloniferous-plant that spreads by producing underground runners that create a colony that can grow up to 6 ft in width. This is very attractive when given room to grow. Partial shade-sun.
'Apricot'
Rhododendron austrinum 'Apricot' is an apricot-colored selection. Fragrant April blooms.
'Moonbeam'
Rhododendron austrinum 'Moonbeam' has yellow fragrant blooms.
'Aubie'
Rhododendron austrinum x 'Aubie' is a wonderful selection made by the folks at Auburn University. It is an austrinum X Gibralter (Orange ruffles/mildew resistant) Blooms in spring, and appreciates partial shade.
‘Apple Blossom’
Rhododendron canescens ‘Apple Blossom’ This stunning Aaron Varnadoe canescens hybrid selection is named Apple Blossom because of the bloom resemblance.
'Summer Lynn'
Rhododendron canescens 'Summer Lynn' is a stunning bright pink selection Plant in partial shade.
'Florence'
Rhododendron flammeum 'Florence' has brilliant orange flowers with yellow blotches
'Jack Melton'
Rhododendron flammeum 'Jack Melton' is a vivid red cultivar selected by Earl Sommerville. Flowers bloom in ball like clusters
Rh. minus
Rhododendron minus (Piedmont Rhododendron) grows 3-6ft. It is an evergreen, spring bloomer. Pink flowers. Needs partial shade
'Addison'
Rhododendron x 'Addison' is a great hybrid selection that has beautiful pink flowers with a yellow blotch.
'Colonel Mosby'
Rhododendron x ‘Colonel Mosby’ has very bright deep pink blooms with yellow accents. (From the "Confederate Series" of native azaleas). "The Confederate Series" was selected from a cross of Rhododendron austrinum and Rhododendron x 'Hotspur Yellow'. The cross was made by Bob Schwindt; seeds were planted from the plants, and selections were made by Bob himself to make up the popular "Confederate Series" of native azaleas. These azaleas do well in the deep south heat and humidity. Zones 6-9
'Jake's Red'
Rhododendron flammeum 'Jake's Red' is a dwarf selection (3-4ft). The flowers form ball-like clusters and are light red. Plant in partial shade.
Rh. prunifolium
Rhododendron prunifolium (Plumleaf Azalea) grows up to 15 ft. Needs partial shade. Orange-red flowers bloom July-August. Adding this species to your native Rhododendron collection will certainly extend the flowering time of your garden. Zones 5-9
'Admiral Semmes'
Rhododendron x 'Admiral Semmes' is a very nice yellow-flowered selection from the Confederate Series Collection. Very nice color and shape. Does very well in the southern heat and humidity
'Stonewall Jackson'
Rhododendron x 'Stonewall Jackson' (Confederate Series) has large orange-red flowers. Very nice heavy blooming selection.
'Purple Haze'
Rhododendron flammeum x alabamense 'Purple Haze' has gorgeous pinkish-purple blooms. Blooms in April.
Rh. viscosum
Rhododendron viscosum (Swamp Azalea) grows 5-7ft tall and wide. It has white fragrant flowers that bloom in the summer. Thrives in partial shade and can take moist areas.
'Clear Creek'
Rhododendron x 'Clear Creek' has clusters of large yellow blooms that make this Aromi hybrid a must for the southern garden border. Plant in partial shade and well drained soil. Blooms mid Spring.